CGC Signature Series Amazing Fantasy #15 Signed by Stan Lee Tops ComicLink Sale

Early Spider-Man keys that have been authenticated and graded by Certified Guaranty Company® (CGC®) took center stage in ComicLink’s Fall Featured Auction, which concluded on December 3, 2024.

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The top comic of the auction was an Amazing Fantasy #15 graded CGC 6.5 Signature Series - Stan Lee, which realized $116,500. Of the nearly 4,000 examples of this comic in the CGC Census, only about 300 are encapsulated with the CGC Signature Series yellow label — and only five of those are graded higher than this example.

Stan Lee, alongside artist Steve Ditko, introduced Spider-Man in 1962 with Amazing Fantasy #15, a comic that revolutionized the superhero genre. Lee wanted to create a hero who felt real, someone readers could relate to: a teenager facing the challenges of life, from school and work to family problems, all while fighting crime. Spider-Man’s debut in the final issue of a fading comic series was a gamble, and it quickly paid off. Over the decades, Spider-Man has grown into one of the most beloved and recognizable characters in the world. From comics to TV shows, films and other forms of media, he has become a cultural icon.

Another copy of Amazing Fantasy #15 graded CGC 5.0 realized $43,000 in this auction.

Other CGC-certified comics sold in this auction included:

• a Detective Comics #31 graded CGC 3.0 that realized $80,000
• a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 graded CGC 9.8 that realized $60,555
• a Fantastic Four #1 graded CGC 7.0 that realized $49,777
• a More Fun Comics #73 graded CGC 2.0 that realized $46,555
• an All-American Comics #16 graded CGC 6.0 Restored that realized $44,000
• a Flash Comics #1 graded CGC 7.5 Restored that realized $44,000
• a Fantastic Four #48 graded CGC 9.8 that realized $43,333
• an Incredible Hulk #1 graded CGC 6.5 that realized $42,544
• an Amazing Spider-Man #14 graded CGC 9.6 that realized $37,000

About CGC

Since revolutionizing comic book grading in 2000, CGC has grown to include certification services for a vast variety of pop culture collectibles. These divisions include CGC Cards, CGC Video Games and CGC Home Video. CGC Cards provides expert card grading for TCGs, sports cards and non-sports cards. CGC Video Games is dedicated to video game grading for the most popular consoles, including Nintendo, Sega, Atari, PlayStation and more. The newest division of CGC, CGC Home Video, provides expert VHS grading in addition to other types of home media, including Betamax tapes, DVDs and Blu-ray discs.